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That's the one. My memory is a bit hazy as it was a few years ago but i think part of the valve was inside the hole in the block as well. If you post some pics of it here when you have removed the vac pipe from the block, it might jog my memory a bit. The part number is 11664725082

I probably wouldn't do that as it will end up inside the vacuum pump, and i think they have plastic parts inside them.  I remember there was a series of small holes around the circumference if the valve and they were all but blocked. The carbon was quite hard so i doubt carb cleaner would remove it.

You can access it from the top. Its at the back of the block, just below the high pressure fuel pump. I think i removed the air filter housing and a few other bits. Its circled on this pic in red. 

42 minutes ago, Herbmiester said:

That looks like an M57 pump not an N57 pump.

I've had a bit of experience with the vacuum systems on the n57. On one vehicle i found there was a check valve in the vacuum line near where it enters the sump. Tried to get a new valve but it was ex Germany (2 month wait) so i ended up disassembling the valve. I found it was full of carbon, (probably due to the ridiculously long BMW service intervals) so i cleaned it and refitted. That fixed the issue. I'll try to find the valve on ETK and get you a part number. Could be worth checking on your car. FYI, i remember it was a real prick to get at the valve, so prepare yourself for some cursing and anger.

I found this very amusing and had to share it. 🤣 

12 minutes ago, gofaster said:

Thanks updated post, too much of a rush to engage brain and typing fingers

I have not gone near the sump gasket (yet), where is the sensor located, is there an image available somewhere?

Tks, John

18 minutes ago, gofaster said:

Who can tell me what drives the Water temp gauge in the 130i cluster(I have an N54 transplant if that makes a difference)

Was working fine prior to doing some gasket maintenance which involved removing and reconnecting a lot of plugs.

Cheers, John

Pretty sure it's oil temp not water and the sensor is the same one used for oil level in the sump

On 11/7/2021 at 9:25 AM, hayleyt said:

Hi there, I just got my 2008 135i imported from Japan, wanting to change the nav and radio, I just bought the activation code and map download from Navi expert but it didn’t work as they only have the USB version of the premium nz/aus maps. Apparently mine can only be updated through DVD. Does anyone have the link to a DVD update version for premium maps? 

Not as easy as that unfortunately. An 08 would probably still be CCC in which case you need to change all the navigation hardware in the car and recode the headunit. Not really worth doing that as the last nav update for CCC was 2014 from memory. If it's CIC i think the HDD needs to be changed to euro spec then the headunit will need to be coded and maps loaded on to the HDD.

OEM Lemforder front lower control arm bushes for e46. Bought these from FCP Euro, but no longer need them as the car is sold. These are excactly the same as the genuine BMW bushes. 

$130

Thinking of buying one of these for my e46. Is anybody on here using them? Do you think they are any good, or are they Chinese junk? Cheers!

52 minutes ago, jon dee said:

OK.... it was a bit of a battle but I got there in the end Main issue is that just because it is my laptop and I am the only one that uses it, I assumed that I would automatically be classed as the admin. But noooooo.... finally worked out that I had to actually log on in CMD as admin, and then the activations worked.

INPA seems to be working but I can't plug it into my car until I put the battery back in, and that won't be for a couple of days. Voltage seems to be settling at around 12.45 so not as bad as I thought. I'm going to give it another rejuvenation cycle and then see how it goes back in the car. I take it that I can check the battery details and make changes (if required) with INPA ? As in, I don't need to install ISTA to do that ?

Cheers...

 

Yes you can check when or if it was registered with INPA, but to change the battery ah rating or type (agm or lead acid) you will have to use NCS expert. I can give you the steps if you need to change it.

2 hours ago, jon dee said:

Good suggestion... I don't have INPA but I do have a K+DCAN cable that is marked as INPA compatible. So what do I need to do ? Just download the INPA software and install on a Windows laptop ? I have an old laptop here running windows 10, but seeing as it was originally an XP laptop it is struggling to stay alive  

I'll see if it can download the software. Other than that are there any major obstacles ? I'm not a computer geek so generally speaking I like simple plug and play handheld tools, but since we have a few quiet days I have plenty of time to give INPA a shot.

Cheers...

Bimmergeeks.net    I think they still have inpa in their downloads section. It is called "bmw standard tools" which has inpa (diagnostics) ncs expert (for coding) winkfp (for updating software) and tool32. I haven't used tool32 much, only to change the vin number of a used DSC module, but i think its also useful if you want to reset frm short circuit counters. They used to have ista as well but the BMW bullies threatened them will legal action. Im surprised they didn't order them to take down the standard tools download as well because that is all BMW factory software. How kind of them! You can still get ista for free here. https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1847924 but unless you're an active member on there you can't get the links, again because of the BMW bullies. It's pretty easy to install. I'm a bit stupid and i managed to bluff my way through it.

Ista is by far the easiest to use.

12 hours ago, jon dee said:

Any way, I am going to get a scanner that can check the battery history (if there is any recorded) and register it correctly. Until that arrives I will run the rejuvenation cycle again and then bung the battery back into the car. One good thing about lockdown is that there is plenty of time to mess around with stuff like this

Cheers,,,

 

 

If you have ISTA or INPA that will tell you what the car came with from the factory. Will also tell you if your battery was registered or not.

4 hours ago, Deffed said:

Thanks for you message,unfortunately my local bmw dealership team or at least the 2 people iv been dealing with had no idea what i was talking about so i had to go in and point the part out on cylinder head schematic drawing. 🤔😳

Sounds about right for a dealership........bloody hopeless. Maybe ask to speak to the Parts Manager or a Master parts advisor. They would have more experience.........you would think/hope.

The Puma number is in the photo below. Ask them to look that measure number up.

On 8/19/2021 at 11:38 AM, Deffed said:

Hello everyone,iv recently acquired a 650i with valvetronic issues namely intermediate lever arms. There 5 different versions 1-5 with very fine tolerances in lift and duration on each one. From what iv discovered, some are discontinued and there are some forms that say the 5 have been replaced with updated versions. If anyone can provide any updated information would greatly appreciated. 

Regard Reno.👍

You will have to speak to a parts guy at a dealership. I looked the levers up in ETK and it says to refer to a Puma measure for the correct levers. Only dealers have access to this.

3 minutes ago, Jocray said:

Thanks very much for this however my radio doesn't have the 'm' button - it's as pictured here..

You need to do some coding to the headunit to change it to NZ frequencies. You need NCS expert and a K+dcan cable to do it

11 hours ago, Dogballs said:

I have 2x e46 widescreen units, both with pixel issues thou.. what do you need from them? E39, e53 and e46 all have different viewing angles…

Thanks. I need the whole unit. Replacement screens are available so not too fussed about the screen. How much were you wanting? Cheers.

On 7/27/2021 at 8:01 PM, thorburn said:

I've got one in my e53 that I was planning on changing/upgrading. The screen isn't the best. 

That's ok. I've replaced screens in them before. When were you planning on replacing it? 

10 hours ago, Sammo said:

Like just the screen? Plenty of OEM looking Android options for E39 / E46 - I'm running wireless carplay in mine.

Had thought about these. They all seem to be made in China and poor quality.

Looking for a good 16:9 head unit display screen from a e39, e46 or e53. Ideally with a good screen, but will consider ones with faulty screens.

You could try updating the CIC software with winkfp. What ever you do, don't try updating it a kdcan cable. You have to use an ICOM A with a most interface ICOM B

Try changing RADIO_COUNTRY to Australian. I seem to remember reading something about that somewhere. Could be wrong, but worth a shot. I think i may have a CIC .trc file from an NZ new car somewhere. I will try and find it. Maybe you could ask somebody over there with a UK new e90 with CIC if they can share their .trc file with you and compare the two to see if there are any differences. 

Not sure then sorry. It's obviously coded correctly so you may have an aerial issue. I have heard that the Jap CIC headunits do suffer from poor reception once converted. You could try changing the values for FM_DEEMPHASIS and see if that makes any difference.